The course of neuropsychological functioning in young people with attenuated vs discrete mental disorders

DiscussionThe degree of baseline neuropsychological dysfunction discriminates those with attenuated syndromes from those with a discrete/persistent disorder. Furthermore, improvement in neuropsychological functioning corresponded with improvement in clinical and functional status, despite stage of illness. This suggests that neuropsychological functioning remains relatively stable in young people with a mental illness and may be a critical window for intervention.
Source: Early Intervention in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research